What is Harmony? Imagine a classroom where students are empowered to connect, communicate, collaborate, embrace diversity, and resolve conflict. Welcome to Sanford Harmony—a social-emotional program that builds strong classroom relationships and supportive learning communities. The goal of Harmony is to integrate the evidenced-based strategies of Meet Up and Buddy Up and grade level lessons and activities into classroom schedules — and promote the development of today’s students into respectful, compassionate, and caring adults for the future. Harmony is a CASEL SELect Program aligned with Common Core Standards, state, district, and national initiatives. About Harmony's Beginnings - Philanthropist, T. Denny Sanford, has always had a passion for inspiring others to create positive change in the world. His vision resulted in Sanford Harmony. Sanford Harmony was researched and developed by educators at the Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics at Arizona State University. Researchers identified practical strategies, stories, activities, and lessons for improving relationships, teaching empathy, increasing student confidence and reducing bullying. National University was selected in 2014 to disseminate Sanford Harmony. The program has experienced rapid growth throughout the country. Mr. Sanford and National University have generously underwritten Harmony, so it is available to schools at no cost. Harmony has impacted over 1 million students nationwide! Why Harmony? There is a wealth of research on the importance of understanding the emotional needs of children in the school setting. Check back often for updates and links to new research and be sure to read our Harmony Research FAQ’s. Harmony Across the U.S.
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